Group Exercise Instructor

YMCA of Greater Louisville•Lyndon, KY

4d•$14 - $16•Onsite

About The Position

The Group Exercise Instructor is a key member of the Healthy Living Department and provides excellent service and information to current and prospective YMCA members. The instructor listens and engages with members, leads group exercise programs, and guides new members so they can reach their potential. The role welcomes new participants, builds member relationships, and encourages continued involvement in the YMCA. The instructor also helps provide safe, clean, high-quality programs that meet community and member needs.

Requirements

Excellent customer service and verbal skills.
Group Exercise Instructor Certification required.
Ability to work with all age groups and ability levels.
Ability to conduct fitness-related activities.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Excellent leadership and presentation skills.
Ability to demonstrate the leadership skills and knowledge needed to lead a class.
Understand and support the YMCA mission.

Responsibilities

Uphold the YMCA mission and demonstrate a determined, nurturing, genuine, hopeful, and welcoming nature.
Provide courteous, prompt, and sincere attention to members, guests, participants, and staff.
Provide high-quality programs that meet the needs of the community and members.
Welcome new members in class and introduce them to other members.
Foster and build strong member relationships.
Maintain effective communication with group exercise staff and members.
Communicate and enforce policies and guidelines for the group exercise arena.
Maintain a safe, clean, and functional group exercise area.
Educate members on sound ACSM fitness principles and YMCA training recommendations without diagnosing members.
Complete required abuse risk management training and follow policies concerning appropriate boundaries with children.
Monitor the building, staff, and members, and report suspicious or inappropriate behavior and policy violations to a supervisor.
Follow mandated abuse-reporting requirements to authorities.